There are seven evacuation centres on the island which still harbour a number of families.

But Ms Fili said the initial clean-up had been successful, thanks to the community coming together.

"Everyone stood up and gave a hand too... They all worked as a team, the police and all those people whose houses were not damage, they all went out and lent a hand to all those people.

"And that's why everything was quick to be recovered on this island."

Limoli & baby Siosaia live in a remote area of Eua. Their house was destroyed during #TCGita but can't leave their property as they farm crops on it. #RedCross has provided them with tarps and other relief items so they can stay on their land #Tongapic.twitter.com/P74WA34FXk